Smart Garden Planner

Companion plants for swiss chard

We found 0 sourced companions and 1 pairing to use with caution. Each one links to its source and shows how strong the evidence is.

Growing swiss chard

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (Cicla group)

Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
Keep evenly moist
Soil
Well-drained soil high in organic matter
Spacing
Check leaves for leafminer tunnels and remove damaged leaves
Growing guide source

Good companions for swiss chard

No sourced companion pairings for swiss chard yet.

Use caution

  • Beet

    Extension guidance

    Beets and Swiss chard share the spinach and beet leafminer.

    Chard is the same species as beets, and both are listed hosts of the spinach and beet leafminer.

    Spacing: No safe distance is established.

    Pests: Check leaves for tunnels and remove damaged leaves.

    UMD Extension · Leafminers on Vegetables

Other crops

Check pairings in your own beds

Smart Garden Planner flags companions and conflicts as you add swiss chard and other plants to a garden bed.

Reference version 2026-11-08. Educational information; local conditions vary — check your local extension office.